The 41st annual George Mason University commencement is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Patriot Center. The complete schedule of all graduation ceremonies will be online. Graduates are requested to arrive at the North Plaza, near the George Mason statue, for assembly promptly at 9:00 a.m. on May 17th. Patriot Center doors open for guests at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately two hours.